Kari Hicks
Tulsa,Oklahoma
Summary
Attentive nursing professional presenting high level of care, patient assistance and Patient education during each shift. Considered hardworking and driven. Ready for new opportunity to apply exceptional nursing skills in advanced practice setting. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Transitions Life Care
TULSA, OK
12.2024 - Current
- Educated families on the hospice process, enabling informed decision-making during a difficult time.
- Maintained compliance with federal and state regulations pertaining to end-of-life care standards through ongoing education and policy implementation.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve overall quality of hospice services provided within the organization.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive pain management strategies for patients in their final days.
Registered Nurse III
Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Evaluated patients’ mental status, risk factors, and overall clinical needs to determine the necessity of inpatient admission.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Registered Nurse
Parkside Psychiatric Hospital & Clinic
04.2022 - 06.2024
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Mental Health Technician
Parkside Psychiatric Hospital & Clinic
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate care and support during their mental health journey.
Pharmacy Technician
Ascension St. John Hospital
07.2014 - 11.2018
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Streamlined prescription processing with accurate data entry and verification of patient information.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently cross-checking medications against patients'' profiles before dispensing.
- Ensured patient safety by strictly following drug storage guidelines, including proper temperature and light exposure control.
- Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Aided pharmacists in preparing sterile compounding products for IV administration using aseptic techniques.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK12.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK05.2018
Skills
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Treatment Preparation
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Examination
- Decision Making
- Preventive Healthcare
- Delegation and Motivation
- Nursing Consultation
- Attention to Detail
- Microsoft Office
- Clinical Documentation
- Health Promotion
- Suicide Prevention
- De-Escalation Techniques
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) Multistate- OK 207656
- Certified Case Manager II 319720
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Case Management Utilization Management Certificate of Completion
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Transitions Life Care
12.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse III
Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health
07.2024 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse
Parkside Psychiatric Hospital & Clinic
04.2022 - 06.2024
Mental Health Technician
Parkside Psychiatric Hospital & Clinic
12.2021 - 04.2022
Pharmacy Technician
Ascension St. John Hospital
07.2014 - 11.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tulsa Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tulsa Community College
- Registered Nurse (RN) Multistate- OK 207656
- Certified Case Manager II 319720
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Case Management Utilization Management Certificate of Completion
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